Comments on: Level 42 – Leaving Me Now – TOTP – 1986

By: albertarose

albertarose — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:20:01 +0000

Yes, I guess we ALL have not so desirable parts to our jobs, even our favorite musicians.

Funny, when I think back to being a kid watching bands on TV during this era, I was completely oblivious to the lip-syncing. Dang, I was so gullible and naive.

By: Roxy

Roxy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:31:56 +0000

Yes however,part of the job I guess..
In the Netherlands, Top of the Pops was known as ‘TopPop’… And, that time, it used to be the main source on TV here, of the music charts/artists video performances, by Dutch speaking VJ’s, both for the Netherlands, as for the Dutch speaking part of Belgium(Flanders)too.
So many people have so many good memories of it…!

By: Marie Kyle

Marie Kyle — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:09:14 +0000

albertarose – Yeah I had a wee chuckle at that too, re. Mike.

Top of the Pops which is where this clip is taken, was well known for miming. A few did actually perform live voice-overs to their songs, in fact L42 did a few times in the later years. But most artists just mimed to their hits. It must have been quite humiliating, but I suppose it was all just part of doing their job back then. TOTP was a very popular show indeed, so just to be on it – miming or not – was a proud moment to most bands back in the day. :)

By: KELLY

KELLY — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:09:18 +0000

love it! wonderful Vintage amazing material. it’s something to proudly look back on.well done. how cool is that?

hugs from Idaho

Kelly

By: albertarose

albertarose — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:38:57 +0000

Did anyone else find it funny to see Mike singing/miming Mark’s vocal fills towards the end of the song?

I can’t imagine how difficult it must have been for the band, as seriously talented musicians, to have had to lip-sync their masterpieces as part of the music promotion game.

By: tess1972

tess1972 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:42 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Morgan. BTW got any stuff aired in the states (e.g., Saturday Night Live, Live From the Palace or Showtime @ the Apollo)??

By: juliehollister

juliehollister — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:27:18 +0000

Simply divine as usual!!!

Ju x x

By: jazzfunkster

jazzfunkster — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:19:31 +0000

A very sentimental ballad which always touches the heart.I love the song and it’s original video.
would definitely like to see more shows like this so PLEASE keep coming Morgan FABULOUS.
Much love,
Sophie xx

By: Roxy

Roxy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:26:36 +0000

Thank u,
So nice to watch those good old 80′s music videos, like the ones of Level 42..!

You made/are making so many brilliant songs.
Big Art. Wow.

By: aria sungkono

aria sungkono — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:07:21 +0000

I am really amazed with different touch of intro from “Leaving me now” when Level 42 was play in Weser-ems Halle, Oldenburg, Germany .. that’s nice .. cheers,